The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Allentown, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Obsidian'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (supporting, female, 24-34)
--- Emma Maxwell (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Faith (supporting, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Alpaca Connection'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Studio Assistant - Julie (supporting, female, 24-40)
--- Studio Head - Victor Sterling (supporting, male, 55-75)
--- Producer 1 - Dick Brown (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Bluff'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Charlie,' Background School Kids (Age 6-14)'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kids For Manhattan School Scenes (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 6-14)
--- Kids For Manhattan School Scenes (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 6-14)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.